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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.